Rumination

I’d like to know myself but something I often do is say “what’s the point in finding out the whys? Instead of finding out what the “if” is, figure out what’s making me ruminate” So redirect your rumination to attacking the root rather than what branches off of it. For example, let’s say you’re constantly worried you’re gonna harm some. So you’re like “what if that was real and I feel that way?” And then you’re like “why do I feel that way? What could make me feel that way?” Instead, ask yourself “why am I so worried about it? What’s making me ruminate and break it down?” I think it’s almost like addressing the core fear of OCD. I try to also think of it as self-therapy.

Thank you that was helpful

I use Sarcasm " oh yeah totally " "this one again ? Getting old try something original" also I try and struggling it off and say to myself it is what it is

It helps to just feel the emotions as much as you need to and sit with the “maybe” at any thought that comes into your head causing you to ruminate further. It might seem like you will feel better if you just dig a little deeper into the rumination but that is the trick of ocd that keeps the cycle coming stronger. It can be really hard but to just sit with the maybe thoughts and then try to move forward (making art, watching a show, reading a book) and pushing past the rumination is the way past it. Your mind might create more questions or anxieties about the situation but continue to sit with the maybe. You got this!